Tommy Robinson set to debate 'suspicion' of Islam at Oxford Union despite outcry

The far-right activist, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, will be joined by fellow far-right campaigner Laurence Fox and journalist Jonathan Sacerdoti for the debate on 17 June. They will be opposed by former Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg, activist Abdullah al Andalusi and podcaster Michael Doward. "It is particularly frustrating to see this event still going ahead, despite the union society being well aware of the extent of local concern about it," said Ms Dodds. The Oxford Union (OU) has a long history of hosting controversial debates, and says its roots "lie in free speech". Arwa Elrayess, the debating union's...